Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core project management principles and key terminology
- Exploring the features and interface of Microsoft Project Online
- Integration capabilities with Microsoft 365
Initiating and Configuring Projects
- Setting up a new project
- Adjusting project calendars, start dates, and global settings
- Defining essential project attributes
Task Definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Building and structuring task lists
- Leveraging summary tasks and subtasks to form a WBS
- Identifying and setting up task dependencies
Resource and Cost Allocation
- Identifying resource types (work, material, cost)
- Distributing resources to specific tasks
- Monitoring and controlling project costs
Scheduling Activities and Monitoring Progress
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various view options
- Applying constraints and setting deadlines
- Updating and tracking task completion
Managing Schedules and Baselines
- Establishing and updating project baselines
- Comparing actual performance against planned schedules
- Refining schedules based on performance data
Generating Reports and Analyzing Performance
- Designing custom reporting solutions
- Presentation of data through charts and dashboards
- Evaluating overall project health and performance metrics
Conclusion and Path Forward
Requirements
- Knowledge of fundamental project management principles
- Practical experience with the Microsoft Office suite
- Active access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leads and PMO specialists
- Stakeholders accountable for project outcomes
Testimonials (3)
I gained a better understanding of how to create and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project, including task dependencies, milestones, and baselines. I also learned practical techniques for resource allocation, progress tracking, reporting, and Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to improve project planning and monitoring.
Vincent Raygie Maneja - Infinitecare Technology Solutions Inc.
Course - Microsoft Project Pro: Effective Project Planning and Management
Pemahaman terhadap konsep dari schedule dan cost planning
R. Galih Gumilar Thessa - Ciputra Group
Course - Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project
Exercises in MS Project
